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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1968

Page

3

Ridgefield Golf Festival Opens With Star Studded Field

The 18th annual Ridgefield Golf Festival begins at Ridgefield Country Club with a star studded lineup led by Ed Brantley John Deal Fred Smith Bob Bryant Bill Hardy Jin Edwards Frank Brumil Carl Weed Bill Greene Carl Cox and Alex Looney. The event draws players from eight states and a participant from Great Britain as qualifiers fill the picturesque course.

Ed Brantley Tennessee John Deal Fred Smith Bob Bryant Bill Hardy Greeneville Jin Edwards Frank Brumil Carl Weed Bill Greene Carl Cox Alex Looney Hanksman Great Britain Pete At Tnt Iti Fe Bains Shaye Tenn Shealy Iteght E. I. Shealy Rod Ike Kea Larkints Crantan I PY Groverty Era Natgnem Wallace Ens Fnaedt Gad Ease Hata Payne Marssal Virol David Jaraan Bellary Martin Dacs Chaines Gison Gavia Fron Evalls Ed Towne Morlen Bob Ebly Jim Legimman T- Moore Ash Shole J. Smith Te Ramenee Ken Siti Tha Deal Tab Bryon Roi Weed Rormén Carhote

Bert Yancey Opens With 67 to Lead U.S. Open

Bert Yancey, 29, fired a three under par 67 at Oak Hill to grab a two shot lead after the first round of the U S Open. His four birdies and lone bogey powered him past a windswept layout as Lee Trevino and Charles Coody posted 69s.

Rochester N.Y UPI Bert Yancey West Point Oak Hill Country Yancey Byron Nelson Yancey Lee Trevino Charles Coody Dol Nelson Casper Rei Carl Akaue Oak Hill Lee Trevin Tharles Coouy Esbron Barcis Palmer At/Balges Gus Oesinen

Baseball Standings and Open Golf Results Mixed in Report

The column blends Amaritas League standings with a sprawling golf summary. Standings list teams like New York California and Chicago, amid scattered dates and scores. The golf section covers the U S Open at Oak Hill with Nicklaus Palmer Casper and Yancey delivering mixed rounds amid windy, showery conditions.

Moose Midget League undefeated with 4-3 win over Rotary 1

The Moose Midget League stayed undefeated by edging Rotary 1 in a hard fought 4-3 Thursday night game. Mike Kirk delivered a key bottom seventh RBI to seal the win, marking the sixth victory for the Moose. Civitan beat Lynn Garden 9-4 thanks to Dee Henderson's hitting. Adult Softball saw Lynn Sorrett fire a two hitless innings in Broad Street Methodist 24-2 win over First Presbyterian, and First Church of God topped First Baptist 10-5 with Steve Bainbridge going 3 for 5.

Moose Helt Rotary Mike Kirk Civitan Lynn Garden Dee Henderson Lynn Sorrett Broad Street S Methodist First Presbyterian First Church of God First Baptist Steve Bainbridge

N C State advances with 21 win in College World Series

The North Carolina State Wolfpacks defeated Texas and Southern Illinois by a combined score of 21 to 5 to advance in the College World Series. Oklahoma State was eliminated by NC State's win, as the Wolfpacks moved on to the next round.

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Experience Really Paid For Cardinal Schofield

Dick Schofield, a longtime reserve, homered leading off the 12th to lift St. Louis past Atlanta 3 1 and stretch the NL lead to four. He entered in the ninth after Dal Maxvill left for pinch hitter. his 17th career homer, and first this season, came in a 45 year proving role. Joe Hoerner earned his fourth win with two innings. Other NL results included Philadelphia over Houston, Pittsburgh over San Francisco, and Chicago defeating Cincinnati. In the AL, Detroit beat Minnesota 3 4.

Pete Alfano UPI Dick Schofield Schofield St. Louis Atlanta Braves Dal Maxvill Hoger Moris Pittsburgh Pirates Dick Groat Pirates Joe Hoerner St. Lewis Philadelphia Houston Pittsburgh San Francisco Chicago Cincinnati Detroit Minnesota

MLB Briefs From Early Doubleheader Action

TRTLL stretched its first place lead to five games as idle Baltimore, Oakland edged Cleveland 10 to 9 and California beat Boston 4 to 2 in the opener of a scheduled doubleheader. The second game was suspended after 1 innings with the score tied. Tony Taylor drove in the winning run with a single in the eighth for Philadelphia. Chris Short earned his 100th NL win at age 47 with help from Dick Farrell in a ninth that featured miscues by Rusty Staple and Bob Aspromonte. Emile Banks drove in four, including his 12th homer, while Jack Lamabe won his first for the Cubs as they routed the Reds. Banks followed Hon Santo’s third-inning triple off Tony Coninger, making his first Reds appearance since a trade from Atlanta. Elroy Face struck out Ray Sadecki with the bases loaded to preserve Pittsburgh’s triumph.

Baltimore Oakland Cleveland California Boston Tony Taylor Tony Gonzalez Philadelphia Chris Short Short Dick Farrell Rusty Staple Bob Aspromonte Emile Banks Jack Lamabe Cubs Reds Banks Hon Santo Tony Coninger Atlanta Elroy Face Ray Sadecki Pittsburga

Church Hill Little League Beats Carters Valley 8 4

In Lille League action on Thursday night Carmel Bank relied on Jim Dykes hitting to topple Carters Valley Ruritan Club 8 to 4. Dykes went 3 for 4 with a key hit and Billie Christ earned the mound win.

Church Hill Carmel Bank Jim Dykes Carters Valley

Connie Mack Local Entrant Plays Tonight in Kingsport

Kingsport based Connie Macky League entry the Mackers open the season with a 15 game schedule and away opener against Blountville tonight. The roster mixes area high school players with a few college veterans led by pitchers Chesney Hale Sorrell Trivette and Tsenberg. Key infielders include Blakley Slaughter Hoover Norton Parker and Parker with Isenberg at first when not pitching. Outfield patrol features Waye Burton Hale and Neurdenburg along with backstop Isenberg and Smith. Most games start at 1 4 pm.

Kingsport Terror East Tennessee Mackers Blountville Bristol Abingdon Lynn View Bill Waye G. C. Burton Hale

Bob Johnson Goes Pro With Bengals Signing

Cincinnati UPI reports center Bob Johnson of Tennessee signed a long term contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. The six foot five, 250 pound All American was drafted top by the Bengals. Coach Paul Brown said the deal runs three to five years, exact period undisclosed.

Cincinnati UPI Bob Johnson University of Tennessee Cincinnati Bengals Paul Brown

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